Is St. Augustine Catholic High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. St. Augustine Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Tucson.

What is St. Augustine Catholic High School’s Compass Score?

89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is St. Augustine Catholic High School Compass Recommended?

Yes. St. Augustine Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Escuela secundaria católica

St. Augustine Catholic High School

UbicaciónTucson, AZ
Tipo y tamañoEscuela diocesana · Grados 9–12 · 276 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia de recomendado

Puntuación Compass

Fe 75%Académicos 25%

AFe
91 de 100

BAcadémicos
82 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Recomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

St. Augustine Catholic High School in Tucson is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Tucson's school system. All-school Masses are held at St. Francis de Sales Church next door, about every other Thursday during the school day, and students begin each day with prayer. A Carmelite priest serves as school chaplain, and students take retreats in every grade, including the Kairos retreat for seniors. Theology is required for four years.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

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Our Mother Of Sorrows Parish and School — 2.2 mi

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida sacramental

74 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

En parte:
Misas para toda la escuela o por grado durante el año escolarMensual (The all-school Mass is held every other Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Church next door.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/campus-life/campusministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The all-school Masses are held at Saint Francis de Sales Church next door to the school.”
  All-school Masses are held at St. Francis de Sales Church next door to the school.
  “Every other Thursday Mass is offered during the school day during our Activity Period.”
  A school Mass is offered every other Thursday during the school day.
Información insuficiente:
Misa diaria disponible para los estudiantes en el campusInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
En parte:
Confesión disponible para los estudiantes durante el año escolarPor temporada (Adviento, Cuaresma) o algunas veces al año (Communal penance services are offered twice a year, in Advent and Lent.)
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook, St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/editoruploads/files/Academics/26-27%20Student-Parent%20Handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Communal penance services are offered twice a year; during Advent and Lent.”
  Communal penance services are held twice a year, in Advent and Lent.
Información insuficiente:
Se ofrece adoración eucarísticaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote que atiende a la escuelaSí (Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm, is named as School Chaplain.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Faculty & Staff - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/about/faculty-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm: School Chaplain”
  Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm, is the School Chaplain.

Teología y plan de estudios

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Años de teología o religión requeridosCuatro años (Four years of theology are required, one semester course per term (eight semester courses); four full-year equivalents.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students are required to take four years of theology to graduate. Each course is one semester long.”
  Four years of theology are required; each course is one semester.
Sí:
Los cursos de teología siguen el Marco Curricular de la USCCBSí (The Theology Department states that it follows the USCCB High School Curriculum Framework, in keeping with the Catechism.)
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook, St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/editoruploads/files/Academics/26-27%20Student-Parent%20Handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Theology Department, in keeping with the norms of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops High School Curriculum Framework addresses”
  The Theology Department's courses are stated to follow the USCCB High School Curriculum Framework.
Sí:
Se ofrece un curso de filosofía, apologética o éticaSí (Senior year includes an Apologetics course.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Senior: Apologetics Christian Vocations”
  Seniors take an Apologetics course.
Información insuficiente:
La fe integrada en todo el plan de estudios (declarada en el programa de estudios o en la misión)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.

Cultura del campus

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
RetirosUn retiro para cada grado (Freshman, sophomore and junior retreats are listed, and the Kairos retreat is open to seniors and a selected group of juniors.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Retreat Program - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/campus-life/retreat.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The freshman retreat is a one-day retreat during the school week.”
  Freshmen have a one-day retreat during the school week.
  “The Junior Retreat is a one-day retreat which takes place during the school week in the spring semester.”
  Juniors have a one-day retreat in the spring semester.
  “Kairos retreats are designed for seniors and select juniors to begin their adult faith journey.”
  The Kairos retreat is designed for seniors and select juniors.
2. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook, St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/editoruploads/files/Academics/26-27%20Student-Parent%20Handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. A’s students participate in retreats throughout their four years.”
  Students take part in retreats throughout their four years.
Sí:
Personal de pastoralDos o más (The Director of Campus Ministries and the School Chaplain are both named.)
Fuentes (2)
1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook, St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/editoruploads/files/Academics/26-27%20Student-Parent%20Handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Mrs. Gaona, Director of Campus Ministries, at (sgaona@staugustinehigh.com)”
  Mrs. Gaona is the Director of Campus Ministries and can be reached at sgaona@staugustinehigh.com.
2. Faculty & Staff - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/about/faculty-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm: School Chaplain”
  Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm, is the School Chaplain.
Información insuficiente:
Grupos o clubes estudiantiles de inspiración religiosaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Oración diaria y vida litúrgica integradas en la jornada escolarSí (Student-led morning prayer begins every day. Community Prayer is held Monday, Tuesday and Friday.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Campus Ministry - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/campus-life/campusministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every morning Saint Augustine Catholic High School begins the day with prayer.”
  The school begins each day with prayer.
  “Three days a week, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday the school gathers together for Community Prayer.”
  The school gathers for Community Prayer on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

N/A

Servicio y doctrina social católica

Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales cubren menos del 60 % de esta área.

Información insuficiente:
Horas de servicio obligatoriasInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
La doctrina social de la Iglesia se enseña en los cursos de teologíaInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Información insuficiente:
Participación provida (club, Marcha por la Vida o similar)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
Sí:
Programas de justicia y solidaridad (inmersiones, viajes de servicio, clubes de justicia)Sí (Kino Teens supports the Kino Border Initiative, with visits to the Comedor in Nogales, Sonora, and the school runs a Box of Joy charity project.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Kino Teens - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/campus-life/kino-teens.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Kino Teens is a club that promotes the heritage of Padre Kino who was a defender of native peoples and protector of their rights.”
  Kino Teens is a student club that supports the Kino Border Initiative's work with migrants.
  “visits to the Comedor in Nogales, Sonora to serve meals to migrants and talk with them”
  Kino Teens visits the Comedor in Nogales, Sonora, to serve meals to migrants.
2. Service - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/campus-life/service.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “During the Advent season students from the World Language Department participate in Cross Catholic Outreach’s Box of Joy Christmas charity.”
  Students pack Box of Joy shoe boxes for Cross Catholic Outreach each Advent.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Students take retreats in every grade, from a one-day freshman retreat to the Kairos retreat for seniors.
Fuentes (1)
1. Retreat Program - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/campus-life/retreat.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The freshman retreat is a one-day retreat during the school week.”
  Freshmen have a one-day retreat during the school week.
  “The Junior Retreat is a one-day retreat which takes place during the school week in the spring semester.”
  Juniors have a one-day retreat in the spring semester.
  “Kairos retreats are designed for seniors and select juniors to begin their adult faith journey.”
  The Kairos retreat is designed for seniors and select juniors.
Theology is required for four years, and seniors take an Apologetics course.
Fuentes (1)
1. Theology - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/academics/theology.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students are required to take four years of theology to graduate. Each course is one semester long.”
  Four years of theology are required; each course is one semester.
  “Senior: Apologetics Christian Vocations”
  Seniors take an Apologetics course.
A named School Chaplain and a student-led morning prayer each day support the school's faith life.
Fuentes (2)
1. Faculty & Staff - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/about/faculty-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm: School Chaplain”
  Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm, is the School Chaplain.
2. Campus Ministry - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/campus-life/campusministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Every morning Saint Augustine Catholic High School begins the day with prayer.”
  The school begins each day with prayer.

Inquietudes

Student service is described as an invitation.
Fuentes (1)
1. 2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook, St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/editoruploads/files/Academics/26-27%20Student-Parent%20Handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “St. A’s students are invited to participate in service projects as part of their growth in discipleship.”
  Students are invited to take part in service projects; the handbook does not state a required hour total.

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Inicio de la pastoral universitaria

Campus Ministry Center

Dirección: 8800 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85710
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: capilla

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Fuente: staugustinehigh.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, staugustinehigh.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, staugustinehigh.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

11 grupos y actividades regulares · 3 en el campus, 3 fuera del campus, 5 sin ubicación publicada

Liturgia y oración 1

All-school MassFuera del campus
Every other Thursday, during the school day
All-school Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church, next door to the school, during the Activity Period.
staugustinehigh.com, staugustinehigh.com

Retiros 4

Sophomore retreatFuera del campus
One day during the school week
A day of spiritual reinvigoration at a local parish, Corpus Christi.
staugustinehigh.com
Retiro KairosFuera del campus
Semestre de otoño
A four-day, three-night retreat at La Purisima Retreat Center in Hereford, Arizona, for seniors and a selected group of juniors.
staugustinehigh.com, staugustinehigh.com, staugustinehigh.com
Freshman retreat
One day during the school week
A one-day retreat that welcomes freshmen into the school community.
staugustinehigh.com
Junior retreat
One day during the school week, spring semester
A one-day retreat for juniors on leadership and their relationship with God and the Church.
staugustinehigh.com

Formación en la fe 3

Morning prayerEn el campus
Every morning
Student-led prayer and announcements begin each school day.
staugustinehigh.com
Community PrayerEn el campus
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
A shortened version of the Liturgy of the Hours, led by students, in which participation is expected.
staugustinehigh.com
Chapel open for personal prayerEn el campus
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The chapel is open before and after school and at lunch for personal prayer.
staugustinehigh.com

Otra 1

Diocesan Youth Choir
Listed on the school's Campus Life pages.
staugustinehigh.com

Servicio 2

Kino Teens
Club that supports the Kino Border Initiative: visits to the Comedor in Nogales, Sonora, toiletry collection, letters to migrants in detention, and an annual Youth Summit.
staugustinehigh.com, staugustinehigh.com
Box of Joy
Advent
World Language students pack shoe boxes for Cross Catholic Outreach's Box of Joy Christmas charity.
staugustinehigh.com

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Pastoral universitaria

Fuentes (3)

Campus Ministry - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/campus-life/campusministry.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Working collaboratively with the School Chaplain, the Diocese, and school leadership, Campus Ministry creates beautiful spaces that evoke the glory of God particularly in the Chapel, in the gym for All school Masses and prayer services”
Campus Ministry works with the School Chaplain and maintains the school chapel and spaces for school Masses.
“P: (520) 751-8300 8800 E. 22nd Street Tucson, AZ 85710”
The school and campus ministry are at 8800 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85710.
“Working collaboratively with the School Chaplain, the Diocese, and school leadership, Campus Ministry creates beautiful spaces that evoke the glory of God particularly in the Chapel, in the gym for All school Masses and prayer services”
Campus Ministry works with the School Chaplain and maintains the school chapel and spaces for school Masses.
Faculty & Staff - St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/about/faculty-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm: School Chaplain”
Fr. Manu Franco-Gomez, O. Carm, is the School Chaplain.
2026-2027 Student-Parent Handbook, St. Augustine Catholic High Schoolstaugustinehigh.com/editoruploads/files/Academics/26-27%20Student-Parent%20Handbook.docx.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. A’s Chapel is open for personal prayer and reflection from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.”
The school chapel is open for personal prayer from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Comuníquese

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Excelencia académica

82 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Graduados que van a universidades de cuatro años 75% de la puntuación95%
Estudiantes por maestro 25% de la puntuación12.3 to 1

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica. Los datos federales sobre escuelas secundarias privadas se limitan a estas dos medidas.

Fuente: NCES Private School Survey (año escolar 2023–24)

Datos de la escuela

Tipo	Escuela diocesana
Diócesis	Diócesis de Tucson, AZ
Grados	9–12
Estudiantes (todos los grados)	276
Estudiantes de los grados 9 a 12	276
Mixta o de un solo sexo	Mixta
Proporción estudiantes-maestro	12.3 to 1
Graduados que van a universidades de 4 años	95%
Entorno	Ciudad

Fuente: archivo de uso público del NCES Private School Survey 23-24 (año escolar 2023–24). La tasa de ingreso a la universidad y la proporción estudiante-maestro alimentan Excelencia académica; nada de aquí cambia las calificaciones de fe.

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Iglesia local

Diócesis de Tucson

Mons. James A. Misko, obispo de Tucson

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

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NCES school ID A0700055
8800 E 22nd St., Tucson, AZ 85710
(152) 075-1830
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is St. Augustine Catholic High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. St. Augustine Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Tucson.
What is St. Augustine Catholic High School’s Compass Score?: 89 de 100 (calificación A). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Is St. Augustine Catholic High School Compass Recommended?: Yes. St. Augustine Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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